STRATFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kitchen Brains® today announced its continued global expansion plans into Latin America with the opening of its Product Development and Engineering Center in Florida. The Center is part of CEO Timothy Lane’s ambitious growth strategy that includes building distribution capabilities and bringing value-added solutions to new markets and food service partners.
To support this growth initiative and develop the virtually untapped market, Tim Lane named food service industry veteran Carlos C. Tunnermann as Director of Business Development for Latin America. Mr. Tunnermann will report directly to Reza Khani, Kitchen Brains COO.
“We are delighted Mr. Tunnermann has joined our efforts to bring Kitchen Brains technology to customers in Latin America,” said Tim Lane, CEO of Kitchen Brains. “He is a seasoned business development executive with a 20 year proven track record in promoting technology in the LatAm Region and in the hospitality and food service industry,” added Mr. Khani.
Tunnermann has experience in business management and development and has worked with many successful companies such as Sony Latin America, Samsung Electronics Latinoamerica, Hyundai Power and Energy Services, and most recently was the General (Country) Manager for 11 Pizza Hut locations and a TGI Friday’s in Nicaragua. He has a Master of Engineering Administration from The George Washington University and a Master of Science in International Administration from Central Michigan University.
To learn more about Kitchen Brains, visit www.KitchenBrains.com. To contact Carlos Tunnermann, please email ctunnermann@kitchenbrains.com or call 203-260-6710.
About Kitchen Brains®
Kitchen Brains®, a member of LonMark and Zigbee Alliance, is a pioneer and global leader in the development and deployment of integrated, end-to-end, wireless M2M networking solutions and SAAS applications for the commercial kitchen/food service industry. Known for its line of innovative cooking timers and process controllers, Kitchen Brains technology connects all components of food preparation--refrigeration, cooking, rethermalization, baking, and holding--into a seamless environment managed and accessible, even remotely, from anywhere. The Kitchen Brains’ product line streamlines equipment diagnostics, maintenance and service, while reducing operating costs and increasing sales for retail and OEM providers such as Manitowoc Foodservice Group, Middleby Corporation, Burger King, Yum! Brands, Popeyes, McDonald’s and other leading food service establishments around the world. Included under the Kitchen Brains umbrella are the (FAST.), SCK® and Modularm brands.
